Preschoolers in Florida Get Free Admission to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Parents living in Florida, your preschooler can get a free pass to Busch Gardens for 2010. You must be a Florida resident and your child needs to be 5 and under. Busch Gardens is opening a new Sesame Street themed play area this March and the free passes are to celebrate the event. You can go to http://sesamestreetsafarioffun.com to register for the passes. The passes allow preschoolers get free admission to the Busch Gardens Tampa Bay theme park for the rest of the year.
Trainer Killed in Front of Audience at Sea World
A killer whale savagely shook at trainer at Sea World in Orlando. The trainer was introducing the show when the whale surfaced and locked its jaws around the female trainer’s waist. This horrible event was seen by an audience of children and adults. According to the Associated Press, the park’s guests were evacuated and Sea World was closed for the day. Sadly, emergency officials on the scene were not able to revive the trainer.
Over 600,000 Register for “Give a-Day Get a Disney Day” Ticket Program
Disney has seen a large amount of people sign up for their “Give a Day Get a Disney Day” program. . So far, over 600, 000 people have signed-up and number is continuing to grow. Tickets are for admission to a Disney World Resort or Disneyland Resort theme parks. Programs rules require that participants pre-register at disneyparks.com. To volunteer and get the free ticket, participants must be at least 6 years old and there is only one ticket per person. Volunteering as family is great way for your kids to give back and learn the value of hard work. The money you save at the theme park by having all you kids participate and get free Disney tickets is a great bonus.
Nickelodean Cruise Vacation with Norwegian
Traveling families have more options when it comes to cruise vacations. Cruise lines have been catering more to families with children and the special needs that they have. Norwegian Cruise Lines have teamed up with Nickelodeon to provide a themed family cruise that children will enjoy.
Beginning in April on Norwegian Jewel and this summer on Norwegian Epic, Nickelodeon and Norwegian experiences for the entire family will include: character meet and greets; interactive game shows; and more. The three-year partnership also includes select specialty Nickelodeon-themed cruises each year, featuring Nickelodeon TV stars, show premieres and continuous themed-entertainment on the ship.
Each cruise will feature live Nickelodeon-themed interactive shows, including: SlimeTime LIVE! with Nick’s signature slime; Nick Live! Poolside entertainment; character breakfasts and meet and greets; Nick-themed dance parties; and more. Nickelodeon-themed elements will also be incorporated into Norwegian’s Kids’ Crew program.
In addition to the year-round programming on Norwegian Jewel and Norwegian Epic, special Nickelodeon-themed cruises will be offered annually where families can immerse themselves in everything Nickelodeon all day, every day. These unique cruises will include: special appearances by the Network’s live talent; show premieres; more live game shows; even more opportunities to visit with kids’ favorite Nick characters; and much more. The first of the Nickelodeon-themed specialty cruises is scheduled on Norwegian Jewel later this year. More details and an on sale date will be released soon.
To book a cruise on Norwegian Jewel, Norwegian Epic or any of Norwegian’s ships, go to www.ncl.com, call 800-327-7030 or contact a travel professional.
Solo Cruise Vacation Cabins on Norwegian Cruise Lines
You may really enjoy those family cruise vacations that offer room for the family, but sometimes you might want to travel solo. Or there may be the occasion when you are planning a large family reunion. Some members of the family may want to have their own solo cabin without having to pay an extra. Norwegian is one cruise line that is offering cabins designed for those that want to cruise solo. Norwegian Epic’s Studios are the first staterooms designed and priced for single occupancy, starting from $799 on the ship’s seven-day alternating Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries. These specially designed and priced Studio staterooms available on all of Norwegian Epic’s sailings with no single supplement.
The Studios on Norwegian Epicare a private key-card access complex on two decks consisting of 128 staterooms and the Studio Lounge. This unique and thoughtfully designed concept provides comfort and convenience for the solo traveler. Each Studio stateroom, at approximately 100 square feet of living space, features a contemporary design with a full-size bed and separate areas for the bathroom, sink and shower. In addition, guests in the Studios have private access to the exclusive Studio Lounge. Here, guests can grab a cup of coffee in the morning, meet up with fellow cruisers and plan their day or relax with a drink in the evening. Since many of the Studio staterooms are connecting, there is also the opportunity for friends to travel together while giving each their own private space.